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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

England goalkeeper returns to Lionesses squad 18 months after stroke threatened football career

Ellie Roebuck has returned to Sarina Wiegman’s squad for the first time since 2023, having suffered a a left occipital infarct just six months after the World Cup.

The Independent UK

US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy

The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer

The Independent UK

Iran decides to boycott World Cup draw, citing visa restrictions for soccer federation officials

Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week

The Independent UK

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Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

The Guardian - UK

USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster: Mauricio Pochettino’s Best Options After November

Mauricio Pochettino has a wealth of talent available to him next summer.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea Reject Plots ‘Biggest Middle Finger’ to Doubters

Chelsea have discarded a number of former key players over the past two seasons.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 fixtures in full: The complete schedule

The World Cup 2026 fixtures are set to take place across a month of football in North America

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Scotland in the opening game of the World Cup: Why 1998 could well see a repeat for the Tartan Army

Steve Clarke's men qualified in dramatic fashion and might be on centre stage after finding themselves in Pot 3 for the tournament draw.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

OPINION: There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspend the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 draw: Who England could face as possible opponents confirmed

Fifa have already handed England a boost after they grabbed a top-four seeding

The Independent UK

Fifa announces major change to World Cup draw that could benefit England

The top-four teams in the world, Spain, Argentina, France and England, will be placed in opposite sides of the World Cup draw

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared to play Portugal’s World Cup opener despite Ireland red card

A Fifa disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but with the final two games suspended, allowing Ronaldo to play in the World Cup

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim makes stance clear on Kobbie Mainoo’s Man United future: ‘The club comes first’

Mainoo may be tempted to push for a move ahead of the World Cup

The Independent UK

‘At Italia 90, the best bit about the entire tournament was that I knew I was the best player in the world’ Paul Gascoigne on being the best on Earth in 1990

England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals made Paul Gascoigne a household name in 1990

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Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament

The Socceroos will get their last home hit-out before the World Cup finals in a four-team tournament on Australian soil next March.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT’s Yunus Musah: Who Wouldn't Want to Play at the World Cup?

The 22-year-old midfielder is looking to make an impact and secure his place at the tournament.

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How do the 2026 World Cup play-offs work? Dates, venues and format

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers start tonight and there are still another six places up for grabs

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Manchester United have made offer for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: report

Germany international Marc-Andre ter Stegen is said to be looking at a potential January move to ensure he makes it to the World Cup next summer

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USMNT 2026 Schedule: Road to the World Cup, Opponents, Dates

The U.S. men’s national team will reportedly play three top 10 FIFA-ranked teams before their group stage begins.

Radio France Internationale

DRC set for showdown against New Caledonia or Jamaica in bid to make World Cup

African playoff winners Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will take on New Caledonia or Jamaica for the one-off match that could send them to the men's World Cup for the first time in more than 50 years.

The Independent UK

How to watch World Cup play-off draw: TV channel, online stream and start time

Here’s how you can watch the World Cup play-off draw unfold

The Guardian - UK

‘Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification

Five who were at Hampden Park or watching from afar share their reactions to the end of a 28-year wait

The Guardian - AU

Hammer to go with defensive anvil remains elusive for stuttering Socceroos

Unlocking Australia’s attack should be Tony Popovic’s main priority with the World Cup coming into sharp focus and scrutiny on his team increasing

The Independent UK

Andy Robertson relieved and honoured to lead Scotland to World Cup

Scotland beat Denmark in dramatic fashion to reach next summer’s tournament.

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Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?

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